Abigail (2024)

Un grup de criminali ce nu se cunosc sunt angajati sa rapeasca fiica unui magnat fara a sti secrete sinistre importante.

'Abigail' e un film tip heist, actiune, groaza. Twistul este dezvaluit din trailer sau alte surse de media deja, dar filmul reuseste sa fie satisfacator si bine facut, cu o masura buna de actiune inchegata cu intriga ieftina dar eficienta, rezultand intr-un film ce intretine atentia si nevoia de distractie de calitate.

Regia:  Matt Bettinelli-Olpin, Tyler Gillett   

Cu: Melissa Barrera, Dan Stevens, Alisha Weir, Kathryn Newton, Angus Cloud, Giancarlo Esposito, Kevin Durand, Matthew Goode

Rating: 8/10

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Abigail (2024)

A group of criminals who do not know each other are hired to kidnap the daughter of a tycoon without knowing important sinister secrets.

"Abigail" is a heist, action and horror movie. Its twist has already been revealed from the trailer or other media sources, but the film manages to still be satisfying and well made, with a good measure of action combined with cheap but effective plot points, resulting in a film that maintains one's attention and satisfies the need for good entertainment.

Director:  Matt Bettinelli-Olpin, Tyler Gillett   

With: Melissa Barrera, Dan Stevens, Alisha Weir, Kathryn Newton, Angus Cloud, Giancarlo Esposito, Kevin Durand, Matthew Goode

Rating: 8/10

House of Spoils (2024)

A talented chef tries to create her own name in a new, isolated location, which seems full of elements that sabotage her efforts.

'House of Spoils' is a melange film, interesting and surprising in its choices, disguised as a horror film, but it is actually about doubt versus sekf confidence, returning to nature and one's roots and freedom of mind. Simple and effective, it maintains the atmosphere through originality.

Director:  Bridget Savage Cole, Danielle Krudy    

With: Ariana DeBose, Barbie Ferreira, Arian Moayed

Rating: 7.5/10

House of Spoils (2024)

Un chef talentat incearca sa isi creeze propriul nume intr-o locatie noua, izolata, ce pare plina de elemente ce ii saboteaza eforturile.

'House of Spoils' este un film melanj, interesant si surprinzator in alegeri, mascat ca un film de groaza, dar este de fapt despre indoiala versurs incredere, intoarcere la natura si radacini si libertatea mintii. Simplu si eficient, intretine atmosfera prin originalitate.

Regia:  Bridget Savage Cole, Danielle Krudy    

Cu: Ariana DeBose, Barbie Ferreira, Arian Moayed

Rating: 7.5/10

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Oddity (2024)

O specialista in antichitati supranaturale viziteaza casa unde sora sa a fost ucisa pentru a afla detaliile ascunse.

'Oddity' este un film preponderent horror ce imprumuta elemente ale genului de investigatii politiste. Minunat construit, cu o atmosfera bine intretinuta de un amestec bogat de sunete si efecte vizuale subtile.

Regia:  Damian Mc Carthy     

Cu: Carolyn Bracken, Johnny French, Steve Wall, Gwilym Lee, Tadhg Murphy

Rating: 9/10

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Oddity (2024)

A specialist in supernatural antiquities visits the house where her sister was murdered to uncover the hidden details.

'Oddity' is a predominantly horror film that borrows elements off of the police investigation genre. Beautifully constructed, with an atmosphere well maintained by a rich mix of efficacious sounds and well done subtle visual effects.

Director:  Damian Mc Carthy     

With: Carolyn Bracken, Johnny French, Steve Wall, Gwilym Lee, Tadhg Murphy

Rating: 9/10

Ministry Of Ungentlemanly Affairs (2024)

Un grup mic de specialisti militarie neortodocsi este ales de Winston Churchill pentru o misiune secreta.

'Ministry Of Ungentlemanly Affairs' este bazat pe niste fapte qvasi adevarate, iar Guy Ritchie si-a aplicat stilul caracteristic pentru a crea un film cu personaje pline de bravada ieftina si dialog neinspirat. 

Regia:  Guy Ritchie     

Cu: Henry Cavill, Alan Ritchson, Alex Pettyfer, Cary Elwes, Eiza González, Til Schweiger, Rory Kinnear

Rating: 6/10

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Ministry Of Ungentlemanly Affairs (2024)

A small group of unorthodox military specialists is chosen by Winston Churchill for a secret mission.

'Ministry Of Ungentlemanly Affairs' is based on some quasi-true facts, and Guy Ritchie applied his characteristic style to create a film with characters full of cheap bravado and uninspired dialogue.

Director:  Guy Ritchie     

With: Henry Cavill, Alan Ritchson, Alex Pettyfer, Cary Elwes, Eiza González, Til Schweiger, Rory Kinnear

Rating: 6/10

Perfect Days (2023)

Hirayama enjoys his simple life, even if he spends his days cleaning public toilets.

'Perfect Days' is an unexpected film from Wim Wenders, who came up with the story of a happy case of retirement into simplicity of a character who has known capitalist success and monetary ambitions. The story takes place exclusively in a modern Japan and is full of color and understanding. Recommended only to those who understand and enjoy the appeal of simple pleasures.

Director:  Wim Wenders     

With: Koji Yakusho, Tokio Emoto, Arisa Nakano

Rating: 8.5/10

Perfect Days (2023)

Hirayama se bucura de viata sa simpla, chiar daca is petrece zilele curatand toalete publice.

'Perfect Days' e un film neasteptat de la Wim Wenders, ce isi imagineaza cazul fericit de retragere in simplitate al unui caracter ce a cunoscut succesul capitalist si ambitiile monetare. Povestea are loc exclusiv intr-o Japonie moderna si e plina de culoare si intelegere. Numai pentru cei ce inteleg atractia bucuriilor mici.

Regia:  Wim Wenders     

Cu: Koji Yakusho, Tokio Emoto, Arisa Nakano

Rating: 8.5/10

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Outer Range (2022- )

The drama between two rival farmer families intensifies after a mysterious suggestion of time travel appears.

'Outer Range' is an intensely dramatic series peppered with elements of mystery and temporal paradoxes, similar to other well-known names like Twin Peaks and Dark. It has a rich and talented cast, full of well-known names, and a group of characters with a wonderful aura of morally gray, with the role of antagonist passed around from one episode to another. The mystery is multi-layered and enveloped in enough of many other poetic distractions to keep the appeal and the need to find out more at a high level.

Director:  Jennifer Getzinger and others

Production:  Amazon Studios

Creator:  Brian Watkins   

Duration:  2 sezoaseasons of 8 and 7 episodes (1 hour each)   

With: Josh Brolin, Tamara Podemski, Imogen Poots, Lily Taylor, Tom Pelphrey, Lewis Pullman, Will Patton, Shaun Sipos, Noah Reid

Rating: 8.7/10

Outer Range (2022- )

Drama dintre doua familii de fermieri rivale se intensifica dupa ce apare o sugestie misterioasa de calatorii in timp.

'Outer Range' este un serial intens dramatic ce este piperat cu elemente de mister si paradox temporal, aidoma unor nume cunoscute gen Twin Peaks si Dark. Are o distributie bogata si talentata, plina de nume cunoscute, si un grup de personaje cu aura de gri moral, cu rolul de antagonist pasat de la un episod la altul. Misterul e multistratificat si invaluit in de ajuns de multe alte distractii poetice pentru a pastra atractia si nevoia de a afla mai mult la nivel ridicat.

Regia:  Jennifer Getzinger si altii   

Productie:  Amazon Studios

Creator:  Brian Watkins   

Durata:  2 sezoane a cate 8 si 7 episoade (1 ora fiecare)   

Cu: Josh Brolin, Tamara Podemski, Imogen Poots, Lily Taylor, Tom Pelphrey, Lewis Pullman, Will Patton, Shaun Sipos, Noah Reid

Rating: 8.7/10

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Nope (2022)

A brother and sister try to save their horse farm by filming genuine UFO activity.

'Nope' is a successful experimental attempt by Jordan Peele in the science fiction genre. The thriller and sci-fi elements are moderate, but the dynamic of the characters is interesting and multidimensional and the main strong feature of the film.

Director:  Jordan Peele  

With: Daniel Kaluuya, Keke Palmer, Brandon Perea, Michael Wincott, Keith David, Steven Yeun

Rating: 7.6/10

Nope (2022)

Un frate si o sora incearca sa isi salveze ferma de cai filmand activitate OZN.

'Nope' e o incercare experimentala reusita a lui Jordan Peele in domeniul SF. Elementele de thriller si SF sunt moderate, dar dinamica personajelor este interesanta si multidimensionala si atractia principala a filmului.

Regia:  Jordan Peele  

Cu: Daniel Kaluuya, Keke Palmer, Brandon Perea, Michael Wincott, Keith David, Steven Yeun

Rating: 7.6/10

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Godzilla Minus One / Gojira -1.0 (2023)

In post-war Japan, Godzilla is a new threat awakened by the violence of the war.

'Gojira -1.0' is a dramatic film and a fantastic blockbuster in the same package. It offers a deep message and a group of multidimensional characters with a story that captivates in parallel with the threat of the monster, which normally uses up the potential for intrigue.

Director:  Takashi Yamazaki    

With: Minami Hamabe, Ryunosuke Kamiki, Munetaka Aoki

Rating: 8/10

Godzilla Minus One / Gojira -1.0 (2023)

In Japonia dupa razboi, Godzilla este o amenintare noua trezita de violenta umana.

'Gojira -1.0' este un film dramatic si blockbuster fantastic in acelasi pachet. Ofera un mesaj adanc si un grup de personaje multidimensionale cu o poveste ce captiveaza in paralel cu amenintarea monstrului, ce de obicei umple potentialul de intriga.

Regia:  Takashi Yamazaki    

Cu: Minami Hamabe, Ryunosuke Kamiki, Munetaka Aoki

Rating: 8/10

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Mayfair Witches (2023-)

A young neurosurgeon with extrasensory powers learns that she is part of a known family of witches, but the news brings unexpected responsibilities.

'Mayfair Witches' is a series adapted from Anne Rice's successful books. It follows the action and portrayals in the book quite close to the source and adds a bit of modern flair and the technological advantage of recent years which has been a huge benefit for the horror genre. Alexandra Daddario is a suitable choice, although sometimes she falls into the trap of overacting, the Latin scenes being an example, but overall, the adaptation is a success and contains enough temptation for a next season.

Director:  Haifaa Al-Mansour and others   

Production:  AMC   

Duration:  1 season of 8 episodes (1 hour each)   

With: Alexandra Daddario, Tongayi Chirisa, Jack Huston, Harry Hamlin, Annabeth Gish, Beth Grant

Rating: 8/10

Mayfair Witches (2023-)

O tanara neurochirurg cu puteri extrasenzoriale, afla ca face parte dintr-o familie cunoscuta de vrajitoare, dar stirea aduce responsabilitati neasteptate.

'Mayfair Witches' este un serial adaptat dupa cartile de succes ale lui Anne Rice. Urmeaza actiunea si portretizarile din carte destul de aproape de sursa si adauga un pic de fler modern si avantajul tehnologic al ultimilor ani ce a fost un beneficiu enorm pentru genul horror. Alexandra Daddario este o alegere potrivita, desi uneori cade in capcana de overacting, scenele in latina fiind un exemplu, dar in mare, adaptarea este un succes si contine tentatie de ajuns pentru un sezon urmator.

Regia:  Haifaa Al-Mansour si altii   

Productie:  AMC   

Durata:  1 sezon de 8 episoade (1 ora fiecare)   

Cu: Alexandra Daddario, Tongayi Chirisa, Jack Huston, Harry Hamlin, Annabeth Gish, Beth Grant

Rating: 8/10

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Hit Man (2024)

A philosophy professor has an extra job helping the police entrap those wanting to hire assassins.

'Hit Man' is a romantic comedy disguised as a clever detective film with a character in search of his true self. The script is well written, the dialogue is very entertaining and satisfying and the characters very likeable.

Director:  Richard Linklater   

With: Glen Powell, Adria Arjona, Austin Amelio

Rating: 8/10

Hit Man (2024)

Un profesor de filozofie are o slujba in plus ajutand politia punand capcane pentru cei ce incearca sa angajeze asasini.

'Hit Man' e o comedie romantica mascata ca un film politist istet cu un personaj in cautare de adevaratul sine. Scenariul este bine scris, dialogul este foarte entertaining si satisfacator si personajele foarte likeable.

Regia:  Richard Linklater   

Cu: Glen Powell, Adria Arjona, Austin Amelio

Rating: 8/10

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Fallout (2024-)

In a post-apocalyptic Los Angeles, a naive woman who lived isolated in a bunker, a cowboy who's genetically modified by radiation and a soldier belonging to a cult intersect in their continuous adventures.

'Fallout' is a screen adaptation of a famous and much loved video game. It takes an often used context and creates some memorable characters that interact in an intriguing way, enough to promise a riveting season 2. The actors are perfectly chosen and the script is intelligent, although the first season was dedicated to building up the portrayals of the main characters.

Director: Jonathan Nolan and others

Production:  Amazon Studios   

Creator:  Geneva Robertson-Dworet, Graham Wagner   

Duration:  1 season ofe 8 episodes (1 hour each)   

With: Ella Purnell, Aaron Moten, Walton Goggins, Sarita Choudhury, Matt Berry

Rating: 8/10

Fallout (2024-)

Intr-un Los Angeles post-apocaliptic, o naiva ce a trait izolat intr-un buncar, un cowboy modificat genetic de radiatii si un soldat al unui cult se intersecteaza in aventurile lor in continuu.

'Fallout' este o ecranizare a unui joc celebru si mult iubit. Preia un context des folosit si creeaza niste personaje memorabile ce interactioneaza intr-un mod intrigant, in suficienta masura pentru a promite un sezon 2 revelator. Actorii sunt perfect alesi si scenariul este inteligent, desi primul sezon a fost dedicat construirii portretizarilor personajelor principale.

Regia:  Jonathan Nolan si altii 

Productie:  Amazon Studios   

Creator:  Geneva Robertson-Dworet, Graham Wagner   

Durata:  1 sezon de 8 episoade (1 ora fiecare)   

Cu: Ella Purnell, Aaron Moten, Walton Goggins, Sarita Choudhury, Matt Berry

Rating: 8/10

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Reeker (2005)

A group of young people try to understand the incidents and morbid visions they experience during a roadtrip break at an apparently abandoned motel.

'Reeker' is a horror film dressed in slasher clothes. It is full of originality in terms of all the incidents and the clarification at the end does not have a damaging effect despite the quasi-predictability. It would have benefited from a modern cinematic treatment, favor given to similar titles only in the last decade, due to the growing appreciation of the genre thanks to what we call "elevated horror".

Director:  Dave Payne   

With: Derek Richardson, Michael Ironside, Arielle Kebbel, Eric Mabius, Devon Gummersall

Rating: 8/10

Reeker (2005)

Un grup de tineri incearca sa inteleaga incidentele si viziunile morbide in timpul unei pauze de drum la un motel aparent parasit.

'Reeker' e un film de groaza imbracat in haine de slasher. E plin de originalitate in ceea ce priveste incidentele iar clarificarea de la final nu are un efect daunator in ciuda qvasi-previzibilitatii. Ar fi beneficiat de pe urma unui tratament cinematografic modern, favoare acordata genului numai in ultima decada, datorita aprecierii in crestere a genului multumita a ceea ce numim "elevated horror".

Regia:  Dave Payne   

Cu: Derek Richardson, Michael Ironside, Arielle Kebbel, Eric Mabius, Devon Gummersall

Rating: 8/10

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No Men Beyond This Point (2015)

Intr-o realitate alternativa, femeile dau nastere la femei fara ajutorul barbatilor.

'No Men Beyond This Point' este un mockumentary cu o idee interesanta. Construit inteligent, reuseste sa arate umorul si contradictiile mai multor puncte de vedere.

Regia:  Damian Kindler   

Cu: Patrick Gilmore, Bronwen Smith, Tara Pratt

Rating: 7/10

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No Men Beyond This Point (2015)

In an alternate reality, women give birth to women without the help of men.

'No Men Beyond This Point' is a mockumentary with an interesting idea. Intelligently constructed, it manages to show the humor and contradictions of several points of view.

Director:  Damian Kindler   

With: Patrick Gilmore, Bronwen Smith, Tara Pratt

Rating: 7/10

3 Body Problem (2024-)

A high-level organization begins to make big plans after scientists from all over the world die under suspicious circumstances.

'3 Body Problem' is a sci-fi series based on a series of popular books. It includes innovative ideas and issues of ethics, morality and the value of humanity that deserve attention. As for the execution, it leaves something to be desired, whether intentional or not (in case the message is more important than the medium of transmission). It beautifully combines different genres, but in its pseudo-conclusion, it follows the path of many other productions, becoming a tad derivative.

Director:  Minkie Spiro and others   

Production:  Netflix   

Creator: David Benioff, D.B. Weiss, Alexander Woo

Duration: 1 season of 9 episodes (42 minutes each)  

With: Jovan Adepo, Liam Cunningham, Eiza González, Benedict Wong, Rosalind Chao, Jess Hong, Jonathan Price, John Bradley

Rating: 7/10

3 Body Problem (2024-)

O organizatie de nivel inalt incepe sa faca planuri mari dupa ce oameni de stiinta din toata lumea mor in conditii dubioase.

'3 Body Problem' este un serial SF bazat pe a serie de carti populare. Include idei inovative si probleme de etica, moralitate si valoara umanitatii ce merita atentie. Ca executie, lasa de dorit, fie ca intentionat sau nu (in caz ca mesajul este mai important decat mediul de transmitere). Imbina frumos genuri diferite, dar ca pseudo-deznodamant, urmeaza calea multor alte productii.

Regia:  Minkie Spiro si altii   

Productie:  Netflix   

Creator: David Benioff, D.B. Weiss, Alexander Woo

Durata:  1 sezon de 9 episoade (42 minute fiecare)  

Cu: Jovan Adepo, Liam Cunningham, Eiza González, Benedict Wong, Rosalind Chao, Jess Hong, Jonathan Price, John Bradley

Also available in English

Rating: 7/10

Desaparecer por completo / Disappear Completely (2022)

A photographer inherits a curse involving the loss of all 5 senses at a crime scene.

'Disappear Completely' is a horror with an interesting idea. The action takes place slowly, implacably and the ending does not surprise much.

Director:  Luis Javier Henaine  

With: Harold Torres, Tete Espinoza, Fermín Martínez

Rating: 7/10

Desaparecer por completo / Disappear Completely (2022)

Un fotograf mosteneste un blestem ce implica pierderea celor 5 simturi de la o scena a unei crime.

'Disappear Completely' este un horror cu o idee interesanta. Actiunea se petrece incet, implacabil si finalul nu prea surprinde.

Regia:  Luis Javier Henaine  

Cu: Harold Torres, Tete Espinoza, Fermín Martínez

Rating: 7/10

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Lore (2017-2018)

Fiecare episod din Lore analizeaza originile reale ale unor povesti traditionale sau mituri urbane.

'Lore' este un serial antologic interesant, ce alege cate o poveste din folclor sau un mit urban diferit pentru fiecare episod si puncteaza prin dramatizare facpte istorice reale ce au stat la baza originii acelei povesti (de exemplu lupul din Scufita Rosie este doar un barbat ce ascunde obiceuri si gusturi sinistre). Bine facut, bine documentat, si este interesant cum a atras nume destul de renumite pentru a da viata istoriei.

  

Productie:  Amazon   

Creator:  Aaron Mahnke

Durata: 2 sezoane a cate 6 episoade (40 minute fiecare)   

Cu: Emmett J Scanlan, Jürgen Prochnow, Paula Malcomson, Robert Patrick, Campbell Scott, Colme Feore, Alicia Witt, Kristin Bauer

Rating: 8/10

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Lore (2017-2018)

Each episode of Lore analyzes the real origins of some traditional stories or urban myths.

'Lore' is an interesting anthology series, which chooses a different folklore story or urban myth for each episode and punctuates through dramatization real historical facts that were the basis of the origin of that story (for example the wolf in Little Red Riding Hood is only a man who hides sinister habits and tastes). Well made, well documented, and it's interesting how it attracted quite famous names to bring history back to life.

  

Production:  Amazon   

Creator:  Aaron Mahnke

Duration: 2 seasons of 6 episodes (40 minutes each)   

With: Emmett J Scanlan, Jürgen Prochnow, Paula Malcomson, Robert Patrick, Campbell Scott, Colme Feore, Alicia Witt, Kristin Bauer

Rating: 8/10

The Northman (2022)

Un print Viking jura razbunare pentru moartea tatalui sau.

'The Northman' este un film de actiune .. artistic. Stilizat pana la satietate, reuseste sa tina atentia privitorului, fara a-l forta sa aleaga partea dreptatii, eventual doar sugereaza favoriti. Bine facut, cu o distributie cu nume surprinzatoare, The Northman este o alegere binevenita.

Regia:  Robert Eggers   

Cu: Alexander Skarsgård, Nicole Kidman, Claes Bang, Ethan Hawke, Anya Taylor-Joy, Willem Dafoe

Rating: 8/10

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The Northman (2022)

A Viking prince vows revenge for his father's death.

'The Northman' is an action film.. that's quite artistic. Stylized to the point of satiety, it manages to hold the viewer's attention, without forcing them to choose a side justice belongs to, merely just suggesting favorites. Well made, with a cast of surprising names, The Northman is a welcome choice.

Director:  Robert Eggers   

With: Alexander Skarsgård, Nicole Kidman, Claes Bang, Ethan Hawke, Anya Taylor-Joy, Willem Dafoe

Rating: 8/10

Anatomie d'une chute / Anatomy of a fall (2023)

A writer must reveal hidden truths in the trial that follows the death of her husband through a fall.

"Anatomy of a Fall" is a dramatic film that does not waste dialogue. Every discussion and exchange of lines has meaning and participates to the impressive amount of intention, implication and emotional baggage generated by the film. Impressive but not pleasant.

Director: Justine Triet   

With: Sandra Hüller, Swann Arlaud, Milo Machado-Graner, Antoine Reinartz

Rating: 8/10

Anatomie d'une chute / Anatomy of a fall (2023)

O scriitoare trebuie sa dezveleasca adevaruri ascunse in procesul ce urmeaza moartea sotului sau prin cadere.

'Anatomie d'une chute' este un film dramatic ce nu iroseste dialog. Fiecare discutie si schimb de replici are insemnatate si participa la cantitatea impresionanta de intentie, subinteles si bagaj emotional generate de film. Impresionant dar nu placut.

Regia: Justine Triet   

Cu: Sandra Hüller, Swann Arlaud, Milo Machado-Graner, Antoine Reinartz

Rating: 8/10

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The White Lotus - Season 1 (2021)

Tensions arise between a hotel's guests and its employees after mistakes that messed up the rooms escalate.

'The White Lotus' is a tragicomic series that deals with the situations of a group that's consistently followed during the entire season. The situations are human, based on more or less aggravated realities that are meant to emphasize critical possibilities without committing strong opinions. Interesting but a bit bland for a first season.

Director:  Damian Kindler   

Production:  HBO   

Creator:  Mike White  

Duration:  the first season of 6 episodes (1 hour each)   

With: Jennifer Coolidge, Connie Britton, Murray Bartlett, Alexandra Daddario, Jake Lacy, Steve Zahn, Sydney Sweeney, Lukas Gage

Rating: 8/10

The White Lotus - Season 1 (2021)

Tensiuni apar intre clientii unui hotel si angajati dupa greseli ce au incurcat camerele.

'The White Lotus' este un serial tragicomic ce trateaza situatiile unui grup consistent urmarit pe durata intregului sezon. Situatiile sunt umane, bazate pe realitati mai mult sau mai putin agravate pentru a sublinia posibilitati critice fara a comite opinii. Interesant dar cam fad pentru un prim sezon.

Regia:  Damian Kindler   

Productie:  HBO   

Creator:  Mike White  

Durata:  primul sezon de 6 episoade (1 ora fiecare)   

Cu: Jennifer Coolidge, Connie Britton, Murray Bartlett, Alexandra Daddario, Jake Lacy, Steve Zahn, Sydney Sweeney, Lukas Gage

Rating: 8/10

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The Unholy (2021)

O tanara surdo-muta primeste vizite de la Sfanta Maria dar experientele incep sa arate cauze mai sinistre.

'The Unholy' este un film de groaza cu baze religioase. Nu este cea mai originala poveste, si este predictibil, dar in lipsa de altceva, poate umple o seara de marti.

Regia:  Evan Spiliotopoulos     

Cu: Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Cricket Brown, William Sadler, Katie Aselton

Rating: 6/10

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The Unholy (2021)

A deaf young woman receives visits from Saint Mary, but the experiences begin to show more sinister causes.

'The Unholy' is a horror film with religious foundations. It's not the most original story, and it's predictable, but if nothing else, it can fill a Tuesday night.

Director:  Evan Spiliotopoulos     

With: Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Cricket Brown, William Sadler, Katie Aselton

Rating: 6/10

Martha Marcy May Marlene (2011)

O tanara incearca sa se reintegreze in normal dupa ce scapa de un cult periculos.

'Martha Marcy May Marlene' este un film psihologic dramatic. Elizabeth Olsen este magnetica si duce un rol greu in spate cu brio. Nu e o vizionare usoara, dar este intensa si greu de ignorat.

Regia:  Sean Durkin    

Cu: Elizabeth Olsen, Sarah Paulson, John Hawkes, Christopher Abbott, Hugh Dancy, Julia Garner

Rating: 8.4/10

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Martha Marcy May Marlene (2011)

A young woman tries to reintegrate into normality after escaping from a dangerous cult.

'Martha Marcy May Marlene' is a psychological drama film. Elizabeth Olsen is magnetic and carries a difficult role easily and brilliantly. It is not an easy viewing, but it is intense and hard to ignore.

Director:  Sean Durkin    

With: Elizabeth Olsen, Sarah Paulson, John Hawkes, Christopher Abbott, Hugh Dancy, Julia Garner

Rating: 8.4/10

Devil in Ohio (2022)

Un psihiatru trateaza o tanara ce a scapat de un cult.

'Devil in Ohio' este o miniserie dramatica, piperata de un pic de thriller. Scenariu slabut, prea spalacit pentru 8 episoade.

Regia:  Steven A. Adelson si altii   

Productie:  Netflix  

Creator:  Daria Polatin   

Durata:  o miniserie de 8episoade (6 ore in total)   

Cu: Emily Deschanel, Sam Jaeger, Gerardo Celasco, Madeleine Arthur

Rating: 6/10

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Devil in Ohio (2022)

A psychiatrist treats a young woman who escaped from a cult.

"Devil in Ohio" is a dramatic miniseries, peppered with a bit of thriller. It has a weak script, too washed up for 8 long episodes.

Director:  Steven A. Adelson and others  

Production:  Netflix  

Creator:  Daria Polatin   

Duration:  one miniseries of 8 episodes (6 hours in total)   

With: Emily Deschanel, Sam Jaeger, Gerardo Celasco, Madeleine Arthur

Rating: 6/10

Madres paralelas /Parallel mothers (2021)

Two mothers in different stages of life give birth on the same day and create an unconventional bond.

'Madres paralelas' is a dramatic film by Almodóvar. It's full of human interactions and rich dialogue and some unconventional elements like all of his films, but it remains mostly uninspired and too much like Hallmark movies or the like.

Director: Pedro Almodóvar    

With: Penélope Cruz, Milena Smit, Israel Elejalde, Aitana Sánchez-Gijón

Rating: 7/10

Madres paralelas /Parallel mothers (2021)

Doua mama in etape diferite ale vietii nasc in aceeasi zi si creeaza o legatura neconventionala.

'Madres paralelas' este un film dramatic marca Almodóvar. Plin de interactii umane si dialog bogat si cateva elemente neconventionale, dar in mare este neinspirat si aidoma stirilor de senzatie sau filmelor Hallmark.

Regia: Pedro Almodóvar    

Cu: Penélope Cruz, Milena Smit, Israel Elejalde, Aitana Sánchez-Gijón

Rating: 7/10

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Shiva Baby (2020)

O tanara participa cu parintii sai la adunarea dupa o inmormantare, unde se intalneste cu tipul care o plateste pentru servicii intime si fosta iubita.

'Shiva Baby' e o tragi-comedie psihologica. Se axeaza pe Danielle si panica palpabila si multele sale sentimente contradictorii ce o invaluie intr-o situatie cu coincidente imposibile, in care controlul de care avea mare nevoie este dat peste cap. Foarte bine jucat.

Regia:  Emma Seligman    

Cu: Rachel Sennott, Danny Deferrari, Fred Melamed, Polly Draper, Dianna Agron, Molly Gordon

Rating: 8/10

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Shiva Baby (2020)

A young woman attends a gathering with her parents after a funeral, where she meets the guy who pays her for intimate services and her ex-girlfriend.

'Shiva Baby' is a psychological drag-comedy. It focuses on Danielle and her palpable panic and her many contradictory feelings that envelop her in a situation with impossible coincidences, in which the control she desperately needed is turned upside down. Very well played.

Director:  Emma Seligman    

With: Rachel Sennott, Danny Deferrari, Fred Melamed, Polly Draper, Dianna Agron, Molly Gordon

Rating: 8/10

Cold In July (2014)

A family man accidentally kills a thief caught in the act, and the event takes him down unexpected paths.

'Cold In July' is a thriller that does not follow the expected steps of the genre. It starts almost mundane and predictable, but things change in an extremel way long before the halfway point of the film. Well made and well carried by a trio of interestingly chosen actors, with Sam Shepard in one of the last captivating roles before leaving this world too early.

Director:  Jim Mickle   

With: Michael C. Hall, Sam Shepard, Don Johnson, Vinessa Shaw

Rating: 8.4/10

Cold In July (2014)

Un tata de familie ucide accidental un hot prins in flagrant, si evenimentul il duce pe cai neasteptate.

'Cold In July' este un thriller ce nu urmeaza pasii asteptati ai genului. Incepe aproape banal si predictibil, dar lucrurile se schimba extrem cu mult inainte de jumatatea filmului. Bine facut si dus in spate de un trio de actori interesant alesi, cu Sam Shepard intr-unul din ultimele roluri mai captivante inainte de a ne parasi.

Regia:  Jim Mickle   

Cu: Michael C. Hall, Sam Shepard, Don Johnson, Vinessa Shaw

Rating: 8.4/10

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